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Ben, 40, made it clear for all to see that Bradley, 38, was his man of the moment as they jokingly flirted with each other over dinner.

At one point Affleck even pretended to feed Cooper as they got very close in front of the celebrity filled room.

You're the greatest: Ben couldn't hold back his smile as he starred into Bradley's eyes

Super seductive: Family man Ben seemed very taken by his new friendship with Bradley

It must be love: Bradley recently defended Ben and said that he was robbed by missing out on an Oscar nomination

As the guys shook hands and touched each other up they no doubt talked about Bradley's recent kind words about the Argo director.

In an interview on America's Today program to celebrate his nod on Thursday morning, the star revealed he was shocked that Argo's Ben Affleck was snubbed.

The 1970s political drama received a total of seven nominations, including for best picture, adapted screenplay and a supporting actor for Alan Arkin, but surprisingly left out Affleck for director and best actor.

He's just perfect: Ben also spoke to Argo producer George Clooney after picking up two gongs at the awards bash

That's my boy: George put a strong hand around his protege as the two enjoyed the dinner

The boys club: Ben and George chatted intimately all night and cracked jokes to each other

In a phone interview on the morning show, Cooper said: 'I do have to say real quick, Ben Affleck got robbed.'

Ben did receive a BAFTA nomination for his role as well as for his directing skills, but he was also snubbed for his acting by the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild.

Affleck last won an Oscar in 1997 for writing the screenplay for Good Will Hunting alongside his long time best friend and creative partner Matt Damon.

Fantastic silver fox: George was laughing hysterically as he listened to Ben's smart anecdotes

And the winner is: Ben did manage to scoop gongs for Best Director and Best Film at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Despite the magnanimous snub Ben did manage to scoop gongs for Best Director and Best Film at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

George Clooney, who produced Argo, was on hand to congratulate Ben on his win but was unable to compete with Bradley's affections.

The originals: Ben and Matt Damon, pictured in 2004, have been friends childhood and co-wrote Oscar winning film Good Will Hunting